- The annual ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organised by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), was held at the War Memorial in Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake: The event honored fallen war heroes and disabled veterans, with a two-minute silence and floral tributes following religious observances to commemorate their sacrifices for the nation’s security.
- SJB Leader and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa assures details about the party’s national list MPs will be revealed soon, stressing there are no issues with the selections: emphasises the party’s commitment to clear policies, welcoming those who align with its vision: also highlights the public can evaluate the conduct of the new MPs in and outside Parliament.
- Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe urges his successor, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to fully implement the “vision document” signed with India in 2023, which outlines key areas of bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic, maritime, energy, and people-to-people ties: emphasises its importance ahead of Dissanayake’s visit to India in December and praised India’s support during Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.
- The GCE A/L Examination begins today (25), with 333,185 candidates registered, including 253,390 school and 79,795 private applicants: A total of 2,312 examination centres and 319 coordination centers have been set up across Sri Lanka: To ensure integrity, a special program to prevent examination fraud has been implemented, according to Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara.
- The Irrigation Department issues a flood warning for low-lying, flood-prone areas across Sri Lanka from November 25 to 28 due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal: Affected river basins include Malwathu, Kala Oya, Mahaweli, and others: Residents and travellers are urged to stay alert, and Disaster Management Authorities are advised to take necessary precautions.
- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasises the importance of vocational education, stating it directly contributes to the economy and should be viewed as a respectable career path: highlights that vocational education is integral to a holistic education system and ensures a promising future.
- An extraordinary Gazette notification appoints Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake as the competent authority for the University of Ruhuna, replacing the Vice Chancellor due to administrative dislocation: The appointment, effective from November 25, 2024, follows protests and a strike by university staff and students demanding the removal of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena, who has denied the allegations.
- The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) announces there will be no electricity tariff revisions for 2024 due to delays in the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) submission of necessary proposals: After multiple extensions, the CEB’s revised proposals are now expected by December 6, 2024: However, any tariff changes will be postponed to 2025, following a review period of six to eight weeks.
- The Ceylon Electricity Board Workers’ Union urges the CEB management to distribute bonuses to employees, citing the board’s profitability: General Secretary Ranjan Jayalal sends a letter to the CEB Chairman, requesting bonuses be paid before December 10: criticises the management for failing to act on bonuses over the past two years, despite financial improvements.
- Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana were bought by Rajasthan Royals for the 2025 IPL season in the mega auction: Hasaranga, a match-winning leg-spinner, was sold for ₹5.25 crore, while Theekshana fetched ₹4.40 crore: Hasaranga, a former Sunrisers Hyderabad player, was RCB’s highest wicket-taker in 2022: Both players will strengthen RR’s spin-bowling attack.
